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'Ponzi-like': Private equity founder admits swindling millions from investors
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Novato crash, fire, downed power lines affecting US Highway 101
A crash involving possible injuries, a fire, and downed power lines on Thursday morning affected traffic on US Highway 101 near Highway 37.
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Have shoppers gotten used to paying more amid rising prices?
Despite a strong overall economy, consumers’ money is not going as far as it used to. With inflation still a tick above 3%, it’s been steady lately, but thanks, largely, to energy costs, it’s still higher than expected. That being said, after cutting back, many consumers tell us ...
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Californians' data deletion requests, DROP, become enforceable Aug. 1
If you’ve ever wondered how much of your personal information is collected every time you go online, California is giving consumers a new way to push back. Starting Aug. 1, registered California data brokers must begin honoring requests submitted through the state’s Delete Reques...
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'Moana' child actress honors SF Mayor Lurie with award
(KRON) -- San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie got a special award from the young Bay Area actress who recently appeared in Disney's live-action film "Moana." Child actress Amaya Masoli, who was born in San Francisco, presented Mayor Lurie with the Samoan War Club Award. The award is...
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Montana man hikes out of the mountains to get help after he was impaled by a trekking pole
David Cifaldi was crossing Montana's ominous Froze-to-Death Plateau and approaching the top of the state's highest peak when his adventure took a bizarre and dangerous turn: Cifaldi slipped and impaled himself on his trekking pole as he fell....
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Reem’s California on Mission and 25th will close for next two months after hit-and-run
Owners calculate that as much as $200,000 in work is needed. The incident came in the midst of slow summer months. Reem’s California on Mission and 25th will close for next two months after hit-and-run...
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New investments draw fresh concern across AI industry
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Chip-making giant Nvidia has inked a slew of new agreements across the last month – drawing fresh concern over the financing keeping the AI industry afloat. Among the biggest, a $500 billion partnership with South Korean semiconductor company SK Hynix to s...
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Novato crash knocks down power lines, sparks brush fire, forcing closure of Hwy 101
Several lanes of Highway 101 have reopened after a crash brought down power lines and sparked several small brush fires Thursday morning in Novato, according to the California Highway Patrol....
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Trump floats temporarily withdrawing Blanche's AG nomination over GOP holdouts
Republican Sen. John Cornyn continues to block Todd Blanche's path to confirmation as attorney general, telling reporters Thursday there were "new complications."...
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Camp counselor arrested for third time in widening child sex assault case
(KRON) -- A YMCA summer day camp counselor is now accused of sexually assaulting a third 10-year-old girl during a field trip to the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center, according to police. Anthony Joseph Ramon, 25, of Gilroy, was taken into custody on Monday. Ramon was first arrested on...
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NASA Mars rover finds ‘honeycomb’ patterns on red planet
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has uncovered a mysterious "honeycomb" landscape unlike anything seen before on Mars. The discovery could unlock new clues about the red planet's past....
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Tanning is getting hot again. Here's what it really does to your skin
Nichole Sims started using a tanning bed at 15 because she said everyone around her was doing it, especially before events like homecoming dances and prom. Eight years later, she was diagnosed with melanoma — a potentially life-threatening skin cancer. During that time, Sims has ...
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Live: Novato crash, fire, downed power lines affecting US Highway 101
A crash involving possible injuries, a fire, and downed power lines on Thursday morning affected traffic on US Highway 101 near Highway 37.
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Wine Lands returns to Outside Lands next weekend
The countdown to Outside Lands is on, and there's plenty to toast about beyond the performances on stage. Wine Lands is once again bringing some of Northern California's premier wines to Golden Gate Park....
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Fiery crash snarls Highway 101 traffic in Novato
(KRON) -- A collision and fire on Highway 101 in Novato has blocked northbound and southbound lanes where the roadway intersects with Highway 37 near Novato Boulevard Thursday morning. The wreck happened at 9:20 a.m. "Avoid the area until further notice. South Novato Blvd on/off ...
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Drone helps North Bay police find two juvenile shooting suspects
(KRON) -- Two juveniles who allegedly shot at the driver of a passing car in San Rafael Tuesday evening were taken into custody after a drone spotted them running from the scene, police said. The San Rafael Police Department responded to the shooting around 7:49 p.m. in the 500 b...
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Ben Affleck wins $1 million for charity on ‘Who Wants To Be a Millionaire'
Ben Affleck was overcome with glee the moment he won “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire,” jumping up to hug his partner, “Jeopardy!” champion Jamie Ding. Affleck and Ding made it to the final round on Wednesday’s episode of the ABC game show , hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, where they faced...
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American Red Cross facing national blood supply crisis
For the second time in its 145-year history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis.
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Celebrating National Chicken Wing Day with The Bird
Wednesday marked National Chicken Wing Day. We marked the occasion with The Bird from San Francisco.
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One of last surviving WWII 'Rosie the Riveters' dies at 100
(KRON) -- Jeanne Gibson, a World War II shipyard welder from Pinole, died Wednesday at the age of 100. Pacific Historic Parks announced the death of the veteran worker, who was a prominent figure at the Rosie the Riveter Museum in Richmond. Gibson was known for her contributions ...
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Rent begins rise in the East Bay
Finding an apartment is becoming more expensive across the Bay Area. Sky-high prices in San Francisco are sending renters across the Bay into Oakland, creating new competition and higher costs in neighborhoods that were once considered affordable....
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Grocery, gas card scam targeting consumers, BBB says
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a growing postcard scam targeting millions across the country. It promises hundreds of dollars in free gas and groceries. Alma Galvan, a spokesperson for the BBB, joined us on 'The Nine' for insight into how to protect yoursel...
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Admix Metal helps bring creative visions across architecture, design and visual art to life
Admix Metal helps architects, artists and businesses take their creative visions from concept to completion.
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Man killed after portable toilet falls from truck onto interstate
A 56-year-old man was killed after his vehicle struck a portable toilet that fell from a truck traveling on Interstate 49 in Benton County, Arkansas State Police said....
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Stassi Schroeder Clark says 'nothing is off-limits' in new Hulu show, 'House of Stassi'
She first hit the screens in her 20s as a waitress on "Vanderpump Rules," but now she's a married mom of two, and getting to tell her story her way.
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UC System Accepts Record Number of California Residents
UC Davis Vice Provost Malisa Lee joins Mornings on 2 to break down the trends in admissions, and what high school seniors applying for college should know....
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Texas county explores AI-powered cameras to monitor jail inmates, improve emergency response
A county in Texas is exploring the use of AI-equipped surveillance cameras inside the county jail.
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After Lindsay Clancy killed her 3 children, first responders tell a jury what they found | LIVE
First responders will offer jurors a firsthand account Thursday of what they found after Lindsay Clancy killed her three children and tried to end her life, during what her lawyers argue was an episode of postpregnancy psychosis....
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Wildfire triggers evacuations in Sonoma County, shuts down stretch of Highway 1
A wildfire broke out along the coast of Sonoma County Thursday, prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders and shut down a portion of Highway 1. The wind-driven Woodside Fire burning near Salt Point State Park has scorched at least 100 acres in heavy timber, according to Ca...
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Ghirardelli Chocolate workers strike at flagship shop
Union says candy giant is illegally withholding financial records while pushing to cut health coverage.
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As AI changes how we work, new research reveals how AI impacts productivity and job satisfaction
A live discussion with SHRM leaders discussing their new report exploring how U.S. workers are integrating generative AI into their daily routines—and which industries, roles, and demographics are adopting it the fastest....
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Pacifica closing Linda Mar Beach parking overnight for public safety
PACIFICA, Calif. (KRON) -- The parking lot of a popular beach in Pacifica will now be closed overnight for at least the next three months after the city said it has seen escalating public health and safety concerns from a growing concentration of vehicles. Every night, the Linda ...
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Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
The federal reserve left its key interest rate unchanged at its meeting yesterday. But some members of the federal reserve board appeared in favor of raising rates in the face of inflation, despite the president's push for the fed to cut rates. Financial advisor Jason Matthews jo...
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Why more young adults are turning to AI for emotional support
As a growing number of young people turn to AI for emotional support, new research from Hopelab and the Center for Digitial Thriving reveals some of the reasons young adults are turn to AI chatbots, before turning to a friend, family, or professional for connection....
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Dramatic video shows woman rescued from raging rapids in deadly California river
A woman was rescued after falling into California's Kern River, one of the deadliest rivers in America, and getting swept away by the fast-moving current. The dramatic moment was caught on video....
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Boy may have saved sister's life before being swept away by Passaic River, mayor says
A 10-year-old boy may have saved his sister's life before losing his own in the Passaic River, according to the mayor.
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Bay Area residents more likely to own homes after leaving region, study finds
Many Bay Area residents who leave the region are finding a more affordable path to homeownership, but often at the cost of lower incomes, lower-performing schools and greater climate risk, according to a new report released Thursday by a University of California research institut...
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Power issue at BART's Pittsburg/Bay Point station causes delays
A PG&E power issue at BART’s Pittsburg/Bay Point station is causing delays for trains Thursday afternoon, according to the transit agency. BART initially reported the problem at about 1:45 p.m. and shortly after 2 p.m. said the power issue was causing delays of 20 minutes in both...
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'Incredibly spectacular': Butterflies swarm from Santa Cruz to Tahoe
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‘Massive migratory flight of millions’: Rare butterfly swarm visits Tahoe, Lassen
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State moves to monitor Alameda County's child welfare system
State moves to monitor Alameda County's child welfare system. State Sen. Aisha Wahab holds a news conference.
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Man found fatally shot Tuesday in Vallejo
(KRON) -- Police in Vallejo are investigating the city’s eighth homicide of the year after a man was found shot to death Tuesday night. The Vallejo Police Department responded at 10:27 p.m. to an encampment in the 3900 block of Sonoma Boulevard on the report of a man who was unre...
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Must-have lunch gear & accessories for back to school 2026
Upgrade your lunch gear with these new accessories for students.
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El Cerrito Flock cameras to be removed; flickering lights spotted
El Cerrito police say they are working with Flock Safety to coordinate the removal of all the company's cameras within the city.
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Al El Cerrito Flock cameras will be removed
Al El Cerrito Flock cameras will be removed by Aug. 18. Flickering lights still on.
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OPD swears in James Beere as new police chief
City leaders and community members gathered at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday to swear in James Beere as Oakland's permanent police chief. Sponsored Synchrony...
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Temperatures continue to rise Thursday in Bay Area
(BCN) -- Thursday in the Bay Area calls for very warm conditions with mostly sunny skies, with some coastal areas getting cloud cover and patchy fog at night, according to the National Weather Service. Daytime highs will be mostly in the mid 60s to low 80s on the coast, low 70s t...
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San Francisco police to step up mid-Market patrols after shootings
San Francisco police plan to maintain an increased presence in the mid-Market neighborhood for at least the next week following three separate shootings earlier this week within a two-block radius of Market Street....
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San Francisco police step up mid-Market patrols after shootings
San Francisco police step up mid-Market patrols after three shootings in a week.
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Bomb squad safely removes reported grenade found in Philadelphia
The bomb squad safely removed a reported grenade found in Philadelphia on Thursday morning.
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Randy's Donuts to open first Bay Area location – right next to a local favorite
Randy’s Donuts, a Los Angeles-based chain, is set to open its first Bay Area location in Santa Clara. Randy’s will open up shop at 2595 Homestead Rd. – right across the street from Stan’s Donut Shop, a local favorite since 1959. The grand opening of Randy’s is set for 7 a.m. Frid...